Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

Italian, 1933-2020

Lucio Del Pezzo (1933–2020) was an Italian artist renowned for his contributions to painting and sculpture, characterized by a unique blend of Neo-Surrealist, Neo-Dadaist, and Pop Art influences. Early Life and Education: Born on December 13, 1933, in Naples, Del Pezzo studied painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Naples. In 1958, he co-founded "Gruppo 58," an art movement associated with the "Movimento Nucleare" led by Enrico Baj, and contributed to the avant-garde magazine "Documento Sud." Career Highlights: In 1960, Del Pezzo moved to Milan, encouraged by Enrico Baj and Arturo Schwarz, and held his first solo exhibition at Galleria Schwarz. The following year, he exhibited in the United States, winning the Carnegie International Award. By 1964, he participated in the XIII Triennale di Milano, co-creating the "Labirinto del Tempo Libero" with artists like Enrico Baj and Lucio Fontana, earning international recognition. He also took part in the XXXII Venice Biennale. Del Pezzo later relocated to Paris, residing in Max Ernst's former studio, and continued to exhibit across Europe and the United States. In 1966, he was featured with a personal room at the XXXIII Venice Biennale. Throughout his career, he collaborated with architects on interior designs and created large-scale public artworks, including ceramic reliefs and bronze sculptures for the Naples underground stations in 2001. Del Pezzo's work is distinguished by the incorporation of geometric shapes, symbols, and enigmatic references, often arranged in assemblages that blur the line between painting and sculpture. His art reflects a rational geometry with a metaphysical bent, influenced by Pop Art, and showcases a deep engagement with both popular culture and classical traditions. Lucio Del Pezzo passed away on April 12, 2020, in Milan. His work continues to be celebrated for its innovative fusion of different artistic movements and its contribution to 20th-century Italian art.

Creator: Lucio Del Pezzo

"ARC EN CIEL" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Plura Edizioni, Italy, 1970s

$1,732

"ARC EN CIEL" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Plura Edizioni, Italy, 1970s

By Plura Edizioni, Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Milan, IT

"Arc en Ciel" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Plura Edizioni, Milano. Steel and colored plexiglass sculpture. Signed and limited numbered edition on paper label.

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1970s Italian Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Steel

1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Trigon Italian Design Neodada Framart Wood Sculpture

$1,886

1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Trigon Italian Design Neodada Framart Wood Sculpture

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Brescia, IT

Lacquered wood Limited edition of 100 pieces Original wood box Excellent condition.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Wood

1980 Lucio Del Pezzo Metalart Sculpture Italian Neodada Postmodern Design

$2,475

1980 Lucio Del Pezzo Metalart Sculpture Italian Neodada Postmodern Design

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Brescia, IT

Metal sculpture Excellent condition.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985

$1,900

Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in New York, NY

Luccio Del Pezzo ( Italian 1933-2020 ) A commissioned work, offered as an award to exhibitors of 25 years standing at the legendary Milan Salone del Mobile Italiano. Bronze, copper,...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Steel

Metal Abstract Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Studio Marconi, Italy, 1970

$1,626

Metal Abstract Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Studio Marconi, Italy, 1970

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Milan, IT

Metal sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Studio Marconi Two metal sheets connected with steel elements.

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1970s Italian Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

"Piccolo Arcobaleno" Steel Sculpture by Del Pezzo, Studio Marconi, Italy, 1970s

$2,204

"Piccolo Arcobaleno" Steel Sculpture by Del Pezzo, Studio Marconi, Italy, 1970s

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Milan, IT

"Piccolo Arcobaleno" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Studio Marconi, Milano. Limited numbered edition chome steel sculpture.

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1970s Italian Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Steel

Italian modern wooden sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Olivetti, 1982

$612

Italian modern wooden sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Olivetti, 1982

By Lucio Del Pezzo, Olivetti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern wooden sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Olivetti, 1982 Sculpture made entirely of wood for the market launch of the Olivetti M20 computer. It was given as a gift on th...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Wood

Contemporary Metal Sculpture by Costa, Italian Modern Art, 1970 Circa

$1,119

H 7.09 in W 7.49 in D 2.56 in

Contemporary Metal Sculpture by Costa, Italian Modern Art, 1970 Circa

By Costa

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful and interesting Italian metal sculpture of contemporary art. The work is presented under an elegant shrine with a wooden base. Excell...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

Postmodern Danish Metal Floor Sculpture, Villa Collection, 1980s

$1,395

H 48 in W 16 in D 7 in

Postmodern Danish Metal Floor Sculpture, Villa Collection, 1980s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Striking postmodern floor sculpture produced in Denmark during the 1980s and distributed by Villa Collection. The piece features a rhythmic vertical composition of repeated metal el...

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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

Italian Cast Stone Bathing Venus Sculpture by A. Santini, 1970s

$450

H 16 in Dm 5.5 in

Italian Cast Stone Bathing Venus Sculpture by A. Santini, 1970s

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1495 Italian cast stone bathing Venus sculpture

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1970s Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

$280

H 3.75 in W 4.75 in D 4.63 in

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A german vintage aluminum paperweight or sculpture featuring a dice balanced on one corner. Art Deco style, inspired by the 1930s designs of Edgar Brandt. A minimalist dice sculpture...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Postmodern Curtis Jere Sculpture

$1,275

H 26 in W 16 in D 7.25 in

Postmodern Curtis Jere Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique Curtis Jere sculpture of a kissing couple. Black steel sculpture with whimsical sleek lines casting great shadows throughout the day. Matte black finish topped of with gold ba...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

1980s Postmodern Female Face Ceramic Sculpture in the Austin Productions Style

$272Sale Price|53% Off

H 19 in W 11 in D 3 in

1980s Postmodern Female Face Ceramic Sculpture in the Austin Productions Style

By Austin Productions

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Large scale, Postmodern / 1980s Art Deco revival Female Head Ceramic Sculpture in the Austin Productions Style. Circa 1980s Features a flatten female head figure molded on a...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Ceramic

Snipe Bird Sculpture Italy 1970s Brass Wood

$597Sale Price|57% Off

H 3.55 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in

Snipe Bird Sculpture Italy 1970s Brass Wood

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Snipe bird sculpture Italy 1970s brass wood.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Brass

Late 1960s Early 1970s Hand Forged Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand

$1,450

H 29 in W 25 in D 3.5 in

Late 1960s Early 1970s Hand Forged Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand

Located in Monrovia, CA

Late 1960s Early 1970s Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand. Excellent Vintage Hand Forged Metal Sculpture Stamped "M. DURAND", As Seen It Pics. This Piece Is Strong And St...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

David Marshall Abstract Metal Sculpture, circa 1970, Spain.

$1,827

H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in

David Marshall Abstract Metal Sculpture, circa 1970, Spain.

By David Marshall

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare and beautiful little David Marshall mid-century abstract sculpture, circa 1970, Spain. Stamped on the base. Cast bronze and aluminum. Dimensions: 16 cm H, 10 cm W, 3 cm D. We sh...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Aluminum, Bronze

Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Sculpture, Steel, 1970s

$5,500

H 63.25 in W 19 in D 16.75 in

Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Sculpture, Steel, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Salvatore Messina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, 'Vertical Refraction' Sculpture, Steel, Italy, 1970s Indoor or outdoor modernist geometric sculpture designed by Salvatore Messina and...

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1970s Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Steel

White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture

$275

H 6.88 in W 2.63 in D 2.63 in

White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture

By Royal Dux Bohemia

Located in New York, NY

A white porcelain owl bird, Mid-Century Modern period, by Royal Dux Bohemia, circa mid-20th century, Czechoslovakia. With makers' mark on underside as shown i...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Porcelain

Richard X. Zawitz Large Chrome Tangle Kinetic Sculpture Postmodern Design 1981

$2,227

H 4.73 in W 35.44 in D 9.45 in

Richard X. Zawitz Large Chrome Tangle Kinetic Sculpture Postmodern Design 1981

Located in Lisboa, PT

Designed by Richard X. Zawitz and patented in 1981, this original large-scale chrome Tangle sculpture represents one of the most compelling intersections...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Chrome

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1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture

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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in

1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Late 1970s Metal work sculpture by the Italian artist Lucio Del Pezzo.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Bronze, Chrome

Sculpture by Lucio del Pezzo for Metal Art

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H 5.91 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in

Sculpture by Lucio del Pezzo for Metal Art

By Metal Art, Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1970-1980 sculpture Lucio del Pezzo for Metal Art, with base in chromed steel and elements in polychrome bronze. Original label under the base.

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1970s Italian Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Steel, Bronze

Lucio Del Pezzo sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Lucio Del Pezzo sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Lucio Del Pezzo sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Lucio Del Pezzo were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Roberto Vecchione, La Murrina, and Walter Valentini. Prices for Lucio Del Pezzo sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,789 and can go as high as $2,347, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,991.